DEMO MANUAL DC1883A LTC3103EDD 1.8µA Quiescent Current, 15V, 300mA Synchronous Step-Down DC/DC Converter Description Demonstration Circuit 1883A features the LTC®3103, a high efficiency, monolithic synchronous step-down converter using a current mode architecture capable of supplying 300mA of output current. The IC operates with a fixed frequency oscillator at 1.2MHz. The LTC3103 has two user selectable (JP2) operating modes: Burst Mode® operation and forced continuous operation (fixed frequency PWM). The IC has internal compensation and an accurate programmable RUN pin. The LTC3103 operates with a 2.5V to 15V input voltage range. The demo board has been designed with a main output set to 1.8V. Since the LTC3103 is a buck converter, as VIN approaches VOUT, the output will start dropping out Performance Summary PARAMETER of regulation. Consult the data sheet for information on the minimum VIN to VOUT differential for regulation. The regulation range is also a function of the load current. Typical demo board efficiency is shown in Figures 1 and 2. The LTC3103 data sheet has detailed information about the operation, specification and applications of the part. The data sheet should be read in conjunction with this Quick Start Guide. Design files for this circuit board are available at http://www.linear.com/demo L, LT, LTC, LTM, Linear Technology, Burst Mode and the Linear logo are registered trademarks of Linear Technology Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. (TA = 25°C) CONDITIONS TYPICAL VALUE Input Voltage Range (See Note 1) 2.5V to 15V VOUT (See Note 1) 1.8V IOUT 300mA Note 1. The demo board can operate with VIN less than VOUT, however VOUT will drop out of regulation. The regulation range is a function of IOUT. Please refer to the data sheet for more information. dc1883Af 1 DEMO MANUAL DC1883A Quick Start Procedure Using short twisted-pair leads for any power connections and with all loads and power supplies off, refer to Figure 3 for the proper measurement and equipment setup. The battery/power supply (PS1) should not be connected to the circuit until it is stated in the following procedure. When measuring the input or output voltage ripple, care must be taken to avoid a long ground lead on the oscilloscope probe. Measure the input or output voltage ripple by touching the probe tip directly across the VIN or VOUT and GND terminals (see Figure 4), or by using an oscilloscope probe tip jack. 1.Jumper, PS1 and LOAD settings to start: PS1 = OFF 3.Connect a load to VOUT, as shown in Figure 3. The load can be up to 300mA or 6Ω for VOUT = 1.8V. Connect an ammeter if accurate current measurement or monitoring is desired. 4.Turn on PS1 and slowly increase voltage until the voltage at VIN is 5V. Move Jumper JP1 to ON. 5.Verify VOUT is ~1.8V. 6.VIN can now be varied between 3V and 15V. VOUT should remain in regulation. 7.VIN can also be varied down to 2.5V. For VIN ≤ 3V, VOUT may drop out of regulation, as previously described. 8.IOUT can also be varied from 0mA to 300mA. JP1 (RUN) = OFF JP2 (MODE) = FIXED FREQUENCY 2.With power off, connect the power supply (PS1) as shown in Figure 3. If accurate current measurements are desired (for efficiency calculation for example), then connect an ammeter in series with the supply as shown. The ammeter is not required, however. 9. For Burst Mode operation, move jumper JP2 to BURST. See the data sheet for more information. NOTES: (1) If VOUT drops out of regulation, check to be sure the maximum load has not been exceeded, or that VIN is not below the minimum value for regulation (see the data sheet). (2) To measure no-load input current, remove R4. 100 100 95 95 100mA LOAD 300mA LOAD 85 80 75 70 65 85 70 65 60 55 5 7 11 9 VIN (V) 13 15 dc1883a F01 Figure 1. DC1883A Efficiency in PWM Mode 5mA LOAD 75 55 3 1mA LOAD 80 60 50 10mA LOAD 90 EFFICIENCY (%) EFFICIENCY (%) 90 50 3 5 7 11 9 VIN (V) 13 15 dc1883a F02 Figure 2. DC1883A Efficiency in Burst Mode Operation dc1883Af 2 DEMO MANUAL DC1883A Quick Start Procedure Figure 3. Proper Measurement Equipment Setup GND VIN Figure 4. Measuring Input or Output Ripple dc1883Af 3 DEMO MANUAL DC1883A Parts List ITEM QTY REFERENCE PART DESCRIPTION MANUFACTURER/PART NUMBER CAP CER, 10µF, 25V, X5R, 1210 TDK, C3225X5R1E106M Required Circuit Components 1 1 C1 2 3 C2, C4, C6 CAP CER, 1µF, 25V, X5R, 0603 TDK, C1608X5R1E105M 3 1 C3 CAP CER, 22µF, 10V, X5R, 20%, 1206 TDK, C3216X5R1A226M 4 1 C7 CAP CER, 12pF, 50V, C0G 5%, 0603 TDK, C1608C0G1H120J 5 1 C8 CAP CER, 0.1µF, 50V, X7R, 0603 TDK, C1608X7R1H104M 6 1 L1 Inductor, 15µH Coilcraft, LPS4018-153MLB 7 1 R1 RES, 2MΩ, 1/10W, 1%, 0402, SMD Panasonic, ERJ-2GEJ205X 8 1 R2 RES, 2.21kΩ, 1/10W, 1%, 0402, SMD Panasonic, ERJ-2RKF2211X 9 4 R3, R4, R5, R6 RES, 1MΩ, 1/10W, 1%, 0402, SMD Panasonic, ERJ2RKF1004X 10 1 U1 LTC3103EDD Linear Technology Corporation, LTC3103EDD Additional Demo Board Circuit Components 1 0 C5 (OPT) CAP CER, 1000pF, 50V, X7R, 20%, 0603 OPT 2 0 C9 (OPT) OPT CAP TANT, 68µF, 20V, 10%, SMD, 7343 OPT 3 0 R9 OPT RES, 1/10W, 1%, 0402, SMD OPT Testpoint, Turret 0.094" Mill-Max, 2501-2-00-80-00-00-07-0 Hardware—for Demo Board Only 1 5 E1, E2, E3, E4, E5 2 2 JP1, JP2 JMP, 0.079” Single Row Header, 30-Pin Samtec, TMM-103-02-L-S 3 2 XJP1, XJP2 Shunt, 0.079" Center Samtec, 2SN-BK-G 4 4 (Stand-Offs) Stand-Off, Nylon, 0.375" Tall Keystone, 8832 (Snap on) dc1883Af 4 DEMO MANUAL DC1883A Figure 5. 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